Hardware & Timber
With larger players in the hardware retail sector focusing on barcode compliance, it is important for hardware and timber manufacturers to put systems and processes in place to put barcodes on products, cartons and pallets. We have a wide range of cost effective solutions for carton and pallet labelling. Ensuring retailer compliance is important to do business effectively with these large players so talk to us about a solution that will suit your business requirement.
Product Traceability in Timber
Timber mills typically need to print alphanumeric and geometric technical specifications on various grades and lengths of timber at high speed in demanding, hot and dusty environments.
Timber generally moves along a production line in random order. Matthews can link its coders to your timber mill’s grading system, thus the specifications for each stick coming down the line are known automatically, and the printed message adjusted accordingly — without any operator intervention.
The lack of operator invention near the production line is also a strong OH&S benefit. Often, large character Drop on Demand (DOD) inkjet printers are used in timber mills, as they are robust and can easily withstand dust and vibrations. They can also print at speed, so help improve a mill’s throughput.
Depending upon the application, CIJ printers can also be used to code timber.
Matthews can provide a tailored solution for your hardware or timber business and its needs. Browse through the technology links on this page, or call us on 1300 CODING to discuss your unique circumstances. You can also e-mail us to ask questions about what will suit you: tap into our experience with timber businesses across Australia.
Technologies for the timber industry